If someone is hard-nosed, chances are he will never pay through the nose, or pay too much money,for an object or service.

VOA: special.2011.06.19

where for a regular seat you will be paying 70, 80, just for, you know, like a nose bleed section.

但通常情况下，买一个很远的座位就得花上70或80美元。

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If someone is hard-nosed, chances are he will never pay through the nose, or pay too much money, for an object or service.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

A person's nose is important for breathing and smelling.

VOA: special.2009.09.13